Kalahari Resorts & Convention Breaking Ground In Round Rock

ROUND ROCK, TX — Kalahari Resorts & Convention, a massive African-themed resort and water park, is scheduled to break ground on Tuesday, officials said this week.

According to the company’s website, the resort will encompass an indoor and outdoor water park, a hotel and convention center, an arcade, a salon, restaurants and shopping center. More than 1,000 guest rooms and suites will be in the mix along with up to 200,000 square feet of meeting space.

The 351-acre Kalahari resort being built at U.S. 79 across from the Dell Diamond and Old Settlers Park is scheduled to open in 2020, according to officials. Round Rock will be just the fourth Kalahari Resorts location, with the others located at Wisconsin Dells, Wis., Sandusky, Ohio and Pocono Mountains, Pa.

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For a glimpse at the sheer size of this future theme park, check out the map below provided by the City of Round Rock.

>>> Top photo courtesy of Kalahari Resorts & Convention